MadRhino
100 GW
Starting a first build with this bike:
Pic shows small frame 2006, mine is medium 2007, but looks very much the same in black.
Norco A-line Downhill
26in wheels, single pedal gear, 9 rear gears, 9in disk brakes... I'd like to keep this configuration.
Begun today by reconfiguring bike geometry, adapting it to road riding. Longer seatpost, handlebar riser (4in up and 4in front). Had to change shifter cable to longer one, and realized that if the seatpost would be derported 2in rear, I'd have a near perfect posture for the road. Then, a bigger seat will not be luxury, as those DH seats are not meant to sit, usually. Those Kenda big dirt tires, not sure they will last very long. I'd say that riding will be 80% on road, the other 20% in nice mountain trails.
Now, I have to decide what motor type and model to start with... I want performance: Target 40mph, with high torque priority. From what I read on this forum already, it will likely be a rear hub motor, but I'm open to anything. I'm a newbie, tell me what YOU would do, if it was your project; then tell me why do you think your's the best way to deal with this bike. That would help me, to make an opinion for myself.
Thanks for your help.
Pic shows small frame 2006, mine is medium 2007, but looks very much the same in black.
Norco A-line Downhill
26in wheels, single pedal gear, 9 rear gears, 9in disk brakes... I'd like to keep this configuration.
Begun today by reconfiguring bike geometry, adapting it to road riding. Longer seatpost, handlebar riser (4in up and 4in front). Had to change shifter cable to longer one, and realized that if the seatpost would be derported 2in rear, I'd have a near perfect posture for the road. Then, a bigger seat will not be luxury, as those DH seats are not meant to sit, usually. Those Kenda big dirt tires, not sure they will last very long. I'd say that riding will be 80% on road, the other 20% in nice mountain trails.
Now, I have to decide what motor type and model to start with... I want performance: Target 40mph, with high torque priority. From what I read on this forum already, it will likely be a rear hub motor, but I'm open to anything. I'm a newbie, tell me what YOU would do, if it was your project; then tell me why do you think your's the best way to deal with this bike. That would help me, to make an opinion for myself.
Thanks for your help.